We just booked flights to Orlando in July. I know, weird time to travel to Florida but tickets are cheap and we are on a budget for our first real vacation as a family of 4. Anyway, I love Disney, but we are saving that for a big trip when both boys are an appropriate age.
So, we want to rent a car and stay in a VBRO on the gulf coast. Where? I know someone suggested treasure island and I have a couple of favorites saved in that area. But I would love some other suggestions or advice on anything to avoid. My only criteria is a good beach and yummy local food (nose up to chain restaurants).
I'm not sure this will be any help at all, but six years ago we went and rented a condo about 5 minutes off Disney property. I believe it was in Kissame? Not sure. But it was awesome. We had tons of room for everyone, could eat cheap, was just as fast to get back as it was the year we stayed on property and used the shuttle buses. Plus there is tons more than Disney to do there so we were tied to that. I wish I could tell you the name of the place but I know we found it on VRBO. It's the way to do it IMO.
ETA: Well my reading comprehension sucks ass tonight. You want to go to the beach. Hell, I can't help you with that other than to say my brother lives in Tampa and it's only a one hour drive away and there are lots of things in that area. He's in Safety Harbor.
I have only been to Miami and the Keys on vacation. Went to Tampa for work also but stayed downtown. Are you planning on staying in one particular location or road trip? In any case, bring lots of mosquitos repellant and good board games because we were there for the 4th of July, 3(?) years ago, and some days we had to stay in, with pouring rain !
In Tampa during the summer there is a thunderstorm everyday around 3-4. I miss them they were super intense!
I have only been to Miami and the Keys on vacation. Went to Tampa for work also but stayed downtown. Are you planning on staying in one particular location or road trip? In any case, bring lots of mosquitos repellant and good board games because we were there for the 4th of July, 3(?) years ago, and some days we had to stay in, with pouring rain !
Staying in one place. I was hoping bugs wouldn't be too bad on the coast but maybe that's wishful thinking? I'm in Michigan and mosquitos here can be brutal in the summer with all the stagnant water. In any case, I've got plenty of repellant!
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